What is the best start to a season in NBA history?

In December 2025, the Oklahoma City Thundertiedthe best 25-game start in NBA history with a 138-89 win vs. the Phoenix Suns. The Thunder's24-1 start had only been done once before by the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors.

Check out the franchises with the best starts to a season in NBA history below:

• Golden State Warriors, 24-0, 2015-16


• Cleveland Cavaliers, 15-0, 2024-25


• Houston Rockets, 15-0, 1993-94 *


• Washington Capitols, 15-0, 1948-49


• Dallas Mavericks, 14-0, 2002-03


• Boston Celtics, 14-0, 1957-58


• Chicago Bulls, 12-0, 1996-97 *

• Seattle SuperSonics, 12-0, 1982-83


• Atlanta Hawks, 11-0, 1997-98


• Los Angeles Lakers, 11-0,1997-98


• Portland Trail Blazers, 11-0, 1990-91


• Boston Celtics, 11-0, 1964-65 *


• Philadelphia 76ers, 10-0, 2000-01


• Seattle SuperSonics, 10-0, 1993-94


• Boston Celtics, 10-0, 1972-73

* denotes NBA championship that year

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